HomeMy WebLinkAbout5616ORDINANCE NO. 5616
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE LOCATION OF WIRELESS
AND/OR CELLULAR TOWERS IN A P-1 ZONE FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR
MONTHS, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO ALLOW IMMEDIATE PASSAGE,
SETTING FORTH FACTS, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JANUARY 7, 2002.
WHEREAS, a request by a wireless telecommunications provider resulted
in confusion in terms of a case of existing code requirements as to the maximum
height of a cellular or wireless tower in a P-1 zone; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to clarify its code and establish zoning for the
location of such towers in a P-1 zone; and
WHEREAS, clarification is necessary to protect public, health, safety, and
welfare; and
WHEREAS, clarification is necessary to provide compatibility with
adjacent land uses and conform with the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, this action has no adverse environmental effect;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section '1. The moratorium is established for four months from the date of
passage of this Ordinance on the issuance of permits for the location of wireless
communication and/or cellular towers in a P-1 zone.
Section 2. An emergency is declared to exist allowing immediate effect of
this Ordinance.
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Section 3. The facts constituting an emergency are set forth above.
Section 4. A public hearing on this moratorium is set for January 7, 2002
at 7:30 PM in City Council Chambers, City of Auburn, Washington.
Section 5. If any provisions of this Ordinance are determined to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in force
and effect.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force December 3,
2001.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
Approved:
December 3, 2001
December 3, 2001
December 3, 2001
CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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